EDER Powerwinch 500, Owner'S Manual

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Field of use
The EDER Powerwinch 500 is the lightest among
the Eder-Powerwinches thus enabling easy
handling and smooth running. It is powered by a
Honda 4-stroke engine that can operate in any
position. It can be operated using a light weight
synthetic rope of any length, the rope can be
transported or stored with ease using the transport
bag.
Some of the applications of EDER Powerwinch 500
include:
Forest:
Pull heavy loads in places that cannot be accessed
by heavy machineries and supports tree falling
operations
Rescue Operations:
Rescue vehicles that endured an accident and also
stuck vehicles
Hunting:
Aids in movement of hunted animal carcass
Construction:
Transportation of construction materials, Enables
the safe and controlled movement of wires and
pipes
Military use, Fire Department, Relief Operations
The winch should not be used for tree climbing, in
rescue operations at heights or hoisting suspended
loads.
Safety regulations
1. Read carefully the instructions for use of the
device. Pay attention to all warnings and safety
instructions. Keep this manual for future
reference.
2. The operator of the EDER Powerwinch 500
must be at least 18 years old and know how to
tie ropes correctly. Under the supervision of a
major, minors (16 years old) can use the
devise.
3. Never use the winch when you are tired, ill
irritable, under the influence of sedatives,
sleeping pills, alcohol or drugs.
4. During operation, wear protective shoes and
gloves. Also use eye, ear and head protection.
5. Fuel needs to be handeled with caution.
Remove spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Keep the device at least 3 meters away from
the refilling place.
6. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames (for
example, cigarettes, open flame or spark
producing tools) from the area where the fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
7. Smoke neither during fuelling nor while working
with the device.
8. Before using the EDER Powerwinch 500 the
operating conditions should be checked. Pay
special attention to all nuts and bolts, make
sure they are in position and properly tightened.
9. Do not use the EDER Powerwinch 500 if
damage on the device or the equipment is
detected.
10. Use appropriate tools for maintenance and
setting up.
11. Safety and protective devices must not be
modified or removed.
12. Keep the rope away from sharp edges. A
damaged rope is very dangerous.
13. Staying under floating or sloping loads and
inside the rope angle (see Fig. 1 and 2) is
prohibited.
14. Existing obstacles in the work area must be
removed before starting work.
15. The EDER Powerwinch 500 must be fastened
on a suitable object so that it can move freely.
Note: The anchor point must have at least
double the full winch load. To fasten the EDER
Powerwinch500 use only the textile slings rated
WLL 2000kg.
16. The operator must view the entire workspace.
17. During the winching operation no mechanical
part of the EDER Powerwinch 500 should be
blocked. The throttle should be opened and
closed only by the operator´s rope.
18. During operation the engine tends to be loud
(106db), hence the acoustic signals (e.g.
shouting) may not be audible
19. The EDER Powerwinch 500 should not be used
for dynamic loads: The rope must always be
under tension during the operation so that the
load cannot swing or fall.
The danger zones in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 need to be
cleared before starting winching operation. The
operator should always be positioned 5m from the
winch.